TRIP PLANNING

WHAT TO BRING

Each
crewmember will be responsible for bringing his or her own sleeping bag,
blankets, pillows, etc. The bunks on board the submarine do not have sheets
or blankets. It is recommended that you also bring:
* personal toiletries
* face cloth
* warm clothing (nights can be chilly)
* flashlight
* camera (with flash) & film (or camcorder)
* card or board games, if desired (we have checkers, chess & backgammon)

FOOD

Each group is responsible for arranging for their meals (dinner & breakfast).
Because of time limitations, you should arrange to eat prior to your arrival
in the evening and after your departure in the morning. Please be
advised that there is no cooking allowed on board the submarine.

You are allowed to bring prepared foods on board the submarine for snacks.
When selecting foods to bring, consider ease of clean up as you will be
responsible for any spills. If you bring food, you will also need to provide
your own paper plates, cups, flatware, towels, etc. There is no refrigeration
available, so be sure to bring a cooler for perishables. Do not bring portable
gas stoves, barbecue grills, etc.

Eating space is available in the mess deck of the submarine where there
are four tables with bench seats. However, as was the case on board all
World War II submarines, eating space is limited. Therefore, if your group
is large, you may want to plan on eating in shifts (just as real submariners
did).

We will provide a 30-cup hot water urn for use in preparing hot beverages.
We will also supply instant coffee, tea and cocoa for your group--if you
don't see it already out in the crew's mess area, just ask.

Please advise any group members who will be arriving late that they
may want to eat before arrival as we will not have any special in/out privileges
for individuals once our pier gate is locked.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

The USS Pampanito is located at the heart of Fisherman's Wharf. There are
a number of world-famous attractions within easy walking distance which
you may wish to visit while in the vicinity. Among these are:
* San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
* World War II Liberty Ship SS Jeremiah O'Brien
* Pier 39
* Wax Museum
* Ghirardelli Square
* San Francisco Cable Cars
* The Cannery
* Bay Tours and Alcatraz Tours via ferries . . . and much more!

For more information, please call (415) 775-1943x13 or drop us a note (attn: Pampanito).